It totally is a pita.
This week though I just said "dernit, just work through the discomfort"
Of course I am being careful to watch for the REAL pain as opposed to the nagging type.
It's a fine line, but I hate being weak!!!!!

"Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther."

I know what you mean about hating the recovery process. That is one thing I am learning about aging. As I close in on 40, I can do anything I used to do or more, but I have to recover. It forces you to train smarter.

Here's an update. Started with 30 min on the elliptical and 15 min of weights on Mon. Went for a moderate 40 min walk on tues. And today went for a 1/4 mile walk/jog. My legs are seriously unhappy right now but I will continue! Tomorrow I think it will be stretching, walking and upper body weights![:D]

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

I knew someone was gonna ask. I suck. I quit. It hurt. I thought I was gonna die. Okay that may be a bit dramatic[:o] Umm, I don't think I'm an everyday runner. I start some classes at the ymca 2morrrow. I am going to try to get my wind and muscles built up that way a little and then I will try again. I'm also looking forward to getting out on the bike if it stops raining one of these days. Sorry men, I am just not disciplined when it comes to exercising! [&o]

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson